The landscape of social theory has changed significantly over the three decades since the publication of Anthony Giddens and Jonathan Turner’s seminal Social Theory Today. Sociologists in the tw
Using a social-psychological approach, the new edition of this book remains solidly grounded in theory and research, while also providing useful information to help individuals examine their own feeli
Offering an excellent overview of approximately 400 years of social theory with a concentration on sociological thought, this book reflects the convergence of social science, natural science, philosop
In Readings in Social Welfare: Theory and Policy, Robert E. Kuenne packages postwar classics with contemporary discussions to examine the impact of social welfare theory on policy development. The boo
Binmore argues that game theory provides a systematic tool for investigating ethical matters.In Game Theory and the Social Contract, Ken Binmore argues that game theory provides a systematic tool for
Philosophy, political science, and sociology scholars from the US, UK, and Australia present nine essays mostly based on papers presented at the annual conference of the International Social Theory
Explore the major perspectives in ethical theory and a broad range of contemporary moral debates using MacKinnon's acclaimed ETHICS: THEORY AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, Eighth Edition. Illuminating overvi
This volume of Political Power and Social Theory addresses some of the most pressing questions of our times, from the origins and meaning of the war in Iraq to the transnational politics of immigratio
Easy-to-Follow Strategies for Using Game Theory to Grab the Upper Hand in Every Business BattleGame theory--the study of how competitors act, react, and interact in the strategic pursuit of their own
Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 10th Edition looks at the lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development a
Communication Skills and Social Work was prompted by the lack of dialogue between communication theory and social work practice. The book is a collaboration between academics working out of their di
A meeting ground for mainstream social theory and contemporary feminist theory.Brings feminist theory face to face with Pierre Bourdieu’s social theory. Demonstrates how much Bourdieu’s theory has to
This Handbook provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of research and theory about social development in children from pre-school age to the onset of adolescence.Forms part of a series of fo
This comprehensive text provides a thorough and critical treatment of persuasion theory and research from a social science perspective. Daniel J. O'Keefe includes a discussion of research on the produ
This broad-ranging volume introduces social representation theory to a general readership, explaining how humans construct a framework of shared references which defines how we think about our world.
This volume on intraindividual processes is one of a set of four handbooks in the social psychology field and covers social cognition, attitudes, and attribution theory. Includes contributions by acad
Actor network theory is a powerful approach which combines the insights of post-structuralism with an analysis of the materials of social life. This controversial and path-breaking volume extends ANT
This special issue is animated by the necessary entanglement of theory and history, the cortical relationship between theory and practice, and the transboundary (i.e. international) relations that hel
A theoretical physicist and jazz musician combines his two interests to present a new theory of the universe, using jazz to clarify confounding issues in physics and answer questions about the past an
This text covers both the theory and procedures related to the diagnosis and service of automotive suspension and steering systems, using a unique two-volume approach to optimize learning in both the
Equip your students with Internet Research knowledge using this practical user-friendly book from the Illustrated Series. New edition features vastly expanded coverage of social media search, with an
An accessible and lively introduction to the field, Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction explores the relationship between legal systems and other social institutions using a distincti
Corporate executives are struggling with a new trend: people using online social technologies (blogs, social networking sites, YouTube, podcasts) to discuss products and companies, write their own new
On Philosophy, Politics and Economics is an introductory text covering the basics of instrumental rationality, utility theory, game theory, axiomatic social choice theory and public choice theory. It
Jurgen Habermas has developed the theory of communicative action primarily in the context of critical social and political theory and discourse ethics. The essays collected in this volume, however, f
In this book, Peter Diamond analyzes social security as a particular example of optimal taxation theory. Assuming a world of incomplete markets and asymmetric information, he uses a variety of simple
Filled with examples, Regression Using JMP?? introduces you to the basics of regression analysis using JMP?? software. You will learn how to perform regression analyses using a wide variety of models
Gain unparalleled insight into using the power and performance of wave theory to precisely time your market moves, with Robert Prechter's groundbreaking new workshop. The NY Times bestselling author a
How to invest using straightforward common sense instead of misleading"hot tips" While market pundits argue the rational market theory, one theory gets almost universal consensustha
The concept of modelling using graph theory has its origin in several scientific areas, notably statistics, physics, genetics, and engineering. The use of graphical models in applied statistics has in
translated by Paul Hendrickson Exemplifying a fruitful fusion of French and German approaches to social theory, The Power of Dialogue transforms Habermas's version of critical theory into a new &q
This book offers an accessible survey of key language concepts such as social context and cultural authenticity, using insights from fields including linguistics, sociology, and anthropology.
This volume investigates the notion of using archaeology to develop new architectural design and the authors suggest a variant explanation of deconstruction theory.
Readers of Jurgen Habermas's Theory of Communicative Action and his later social theory know that the idea of communicative rationality is central to his version of critical theory. Language and Reaso
In this pathbreaking study, Axel Honneth argues that "the struggle for recognition"is, and should be, at the center of social conflicts. Moving smoothly between moral philosophy andsocial theory, Honn
This Third College Version offers a rigorous and highly readable introduction to the theory and practice of auditing. Using both the transaction cycle and account balance approaches, it emphasizes the
This reassessment of J. M. Keynes's The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money results from the author's experience in using Keynes's book as the core of her macroeconomics courses for under
A clear, visual guide to the technical, societal, and cultural aspects of computers and social media, using step-by-step diagrams and graphics to explore how kids can get the most from computers while
A groundbreaking new theory of religionReligion remains an important influence in the world today, yet the social sciences are still not adequately equipped to understand and explain it. This book bui
Curriculum: From Theory to Practice introduces readers to curriculum theory and how it relates to classroom practice. Wesley Null divides the curriculum field into five unique traditions: systematic,
